The 8th Day Inter-religious prayers for the departed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III could be likened to a day of tributes as religious and traditional leaders eulogised the impactful life of the monarch. Leading Fidau prayers for the monarch, the Chief Imam of Oyo, Sheikh Continue Reading
Oyo State government has paid a condolence visit to the palace of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi to commiserate with the family and people of Oyo town over the demise of the late monarch who passed on in the early hours of Saturday. Oyo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, […]Continue Reading
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, one of the most respected Yoruba monarchs has passed on to join his ancestors. The respected monarch, while alive had a good taste for women left behind elegant wives, some of them are beautiful and younger. Recently, some Alaafin’s pictures with seven of his beautiful, fair-skinned, younger wives went […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, is a huge loss to the state, Nigeria and the Yoruba race.The governor, who described Oba Adeyemi’s death as a personal loss to him, noted that he was an ever-supportive royal […]Continue Reading
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi as a symbol of a nation’s epic struggle for self-discovery and self-actualisation. Chief Obasanjo in a condolence to the Oyo State governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde which was made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, stated that the late highly revered monarch […]Continue Reading
There are indications that Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi might have joined his ancestors Source has it that Alaafin Adeyemi, the third from the Alowodu Ruling House, died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti. The remains of the top Yoruba traditional ruler were brought to Oyo in […]Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has warned that his administration would not tolerate activities of land-grabbers and illegal miners intending to stir up unfavourable security situations in the state. The governor gave the warning during a consultative meeting with critical stakeholders on security held at the State Secretariat in Ibadan. He emphasized that Continue Reading
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called for the preservation of the country’s cultural heritage. Professor Osinbajo said this at the launch of Yoruba World Centre in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Our correspondent reports that the event which was held at the University of Ibadan was attended by eminent sons and daughters of Yorubaland. At Continue Reading
As a result of the prison break that occurred on Friday night, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has paid an unscheduled visit to the prison. The monarch in the company of his chiefs and some community leaders arrived at the prison at exactly 10 minutes to 10:00. The monarch after inspecting the damaged area urged the government […]Continue Reading
The Government of Oyo State, on Thursday, explained that two first class monarchs, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, were not stopped from entering the Lekan Salami Stadium Complex during the unveiling of its main bowl on Wednesday. The government, […]Continue Reading
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his government will support any agenda geared towards promoting unity and regional integration among the Yorubas across the world to enrich culture and expand the economy. He gave the assurance when he received a delegation of Yoruba paramount ruler from Benin republic, and the Onimeko of Imekoland, led by […]Continue Reading
In line with his belief that health is wealth, but essentially to mark his 82nd birthday anniversary, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has flagged off a three-day free medical treatment programme for people of the ancient town. The programme, which is being coordinated by an NGO from the northern part of the country, […]Continue Reading
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi has said that he bears no grudge against the governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde over the location of the Police Mobile Force, Ago-Are in Oke Ogun axis of the state. Oba Adeyemi, who stated this while receiving the governor on a courtesy visit after the commissioning of the […]Continue Reading